Santo Serafin, Venice, 1735
Violin: 44836
Fascimile: "Sanctus Seraphin Utinensis Fecit Venetijs Anno 1735."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of fainter medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Upper bouts: 16.2 cm
Middle bouts: 10.6 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
Provenance
| until 1976 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1976 | Anonymous |
| in 1992 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1976)
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References
Italian & French Violin Makers: Volume 1, Jost Thöne, Jan Röhrmann, Jost Thöne Verlag, Cologne (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 20, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Violin and Lute Makers of Venice, Stefano Pio, Venice Research, Venice (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)